A 65-year-old man was killed Sunday evening when his motorcycle crashed on Interstate 71 just north of Interstate 670 in Columbus, according to officials. After being ejected from his motorcycle, Columbus medics pronounced the rider dead on the site. The Columbus Division of Police briefly halted I-71 lanes while detectives worked, directing anyone with information to call 614-645-4767.
According to NBC4, authorities identified the rider as Alvin Duncan, who was riding a Harley-Davidson northbound on I-71 just north of the I-670 intersection when he lost control and was thrown off the bike. According to the station, the Columbus Division of Police’s Accident Investigation Unit has launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.
The Columbus Division of Police’s Accident Investigation Unit is leading the investigation and has asked anyone with dashcam or camera footage to come forward. The city’s police contact page includes the Accident Investigation Unit tip line and the anonymous Central Ohio Crime Stoppers number for people who choose not to identify themselves; both numbers may be found on the department’s website, Columbus Division of Police.
According to a June study from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Franklin County has recorded five motorcycle-related fatal crashes in 2026, compared to 14 in 2025 and 16 in 2024, highlighting the risks that riders confront on major roads. The OSHP data identify interstates such as I-71 and I-670 as corridors where fatal crashes have occurred.
Traffic on I-71 was temporarily halted while technicians worked on the scene, and authorities have not revealed if drink, speed, or mechanical failure were factors in the incident, as reported by NBC4. The investigation is still ongoing; anyone with information should contact the Accident Investigation Unit or send an anonymous tip to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477, both of which are available on the department’s website.
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